UPV Gender and Development Program

IN PHOTOS: The UPV Gender and Development Program conducted the capacity enhancement activity titled “Strengthening Gender-Responsive Practices in Early Childhood Care: A Capacity Building Workshop for BBCMC Teachers and GDP Personnel” on May 18–19, 2026, at the GDP Conference Room, UPV Iloilo City campus.

This initiative seeks to enhance participants’ competencies in delivering inclusive, gender-responsive, and developmentally appropriate early childhood care services for the children and wards of UPV employees, alumni, and working parents from the surrounding community.

Ms. Bulak Bugna Lapastora, Department Head of the Kindergarten Department of Gamot Cogon Waldorf School, served as resource person during the capacity enhancement activity.

What makes a city truly inclusive?

An inclusive city is one where everyone — regardless of income, gender, age, disability, ethnicity, or migration status — has equal access to opportunities, services, and decision-making.

It’s simply a city designed not for all residents, not a privileged few.

This means:

🏘️ Affordable and adequate housing
🚌 Accessible public transport
🌳 Safe and welcoming public spaces
💧 Equal access to water, sanitation, healthcare, and energy
🗣️ Community participation in planning and governance
🌍 Climate resilience that protects vulnerable communities

As climate change, rapid urbanization, and inequality continue to reshape our cities, inclusion is essential for sustainable urban development.

Inclusive cities are more resilient, healthier, safer, and economically stronger because they leave no one behind.

From participatory planning to upgrading informal settlements and creating gender-sensitive public spaces, cities have the power to drive both social justice and climate action together